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Add 1/35 and 1/60

1/35 + 1/60 is 19/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/420 + 7/420 = 12 + 7/420 = 19/420
  5. So, 1/35 + 1/60 = 19/420

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